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Police Arrest Leave No Trace Founder

The person responsible for driving up and down highway 101 and highway 126 packing up trash and leaving the bags with sad faces and sayings has been arrested by the Florence Police Department with assistance by the Douglas County sheriff’s office.  Raymond Furr, AKA Raymond Block was arrested yesterday on […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

OR 58 Accident Claims Life of Florence Resident; No COVID-19 Cases Tuesday; Flu Season Coming; Preparing for Winter Storms; Florence Inspired Dune Movie

OR 58 Accident Claims Life of Florence Resident A multi-vehicle crash early this morning on Oregon Highway 58 claimed the life of a Florence woman.  Ellen Fiske, 52 of Florence suffered fatal injuries when she crossed over the center line and struck a Peterbilt commercial vehicle operated by Travis Murphy […]

Athlete of the Week; Viking Soccer

Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio sports congratulate junior Siuslaw football player Ian Sissel as this week’s athlete of the week.  Ian’s play on both sides of the ball on Friday helped Siuslaw score their first 4-0 start since 2013.  on defense Ian […]

Western Lane Ambulance

Levy Discussion; Backyard Burn Still Banned For Now; 9 New COVID-19 Cases; ALS Available for SVFR

Levy Discussion A battle over a ballot initiative that would renew a levy currently in place to provide funds for the Western Lane Ambulance District is heating up as both sides state their case.  The levy that currently assesses homeowners and businesses at 45 cent per $1000 dollars assessed value […]